Manager Finance Projects - Full Time - Winterthur, Switzerland

At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable.

Join our Finance team within the Chemtech division as Manager Finance Projects to drive key controlling projects and to support the Division CFO with your contributions.

In this role you will be accountable for:

• Chemtech Ambition 2027 – PMO controlling

  • Establish monitoring capabilities and measurement rules & process for initiatives of Chemtech’s strategy

  • Jointly with Head PMO, stress test goals and plans as well as continuously monitor progress

• Tagetik Implementation

  • Take divisional lead for the ongoing migration from current consolidation tool SAP-BPC to Tagetik, targeting to automate data flow from SAPct to Tagetik

  • Ensure implementation timeline set by Group Finance will be achieved on time and with the required level of quality

  • Closely interact with and steer Global Key Users FI/CO as well as the legal entity Key Users 

  • Identify key deliverables and ensure identification and timely implementation of appropriate solutions  

• NWC Project project management

  • Perform analyses to show identify NWC improvement areas

  • Jointly with key stakeholders, define NWC improvement measures

  • Establish monitoring process and regular review rhythm 

  • Conduct NWC trainings for finance and non-finance people to foster awareness 

• Chemtech BI & steering model

  • Participate and support BI project which is integral part of the Chemtech Ambition 2027 to improve navigation and pro-active business steering

• Perform ad-hoc requests to ease division financials understanding 

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

• 5 - 8 years of experience in Finance & Controlling preferably in a global manufacturing company

• Strong understanding of financial concepts (esp. value creation, NWC management) and financial reporting processes 

• Proficient user of Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent understanding of integrated ERP, preferably SAP, and business intelligence tools

• Fluent in English, German is a plus

• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

• Pro-active and self-motivated mindset, high integrity

• Excellent analytical and strong problem-solving skills 

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives at once

Your benefits: 

• Excellent social benefits

• Joining a company recently rated as a top employer for Switzerland

• Flexwork opportunities

• Central workplace, only 5 minutes from Winterthur train station

Location: We are based in Winterthur, in one of the tallest buildings of Switzerland.

International applicants are welcome. Work permit support can only be provided for EU/EFTA nationals.

Have a question about the role? Reach out to Mirjam Fluri at Mirjam.Fluri@sulzer.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.

83% of our employees recommend Sulzer as a good place to work and we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2022 in Switzerland. So come and join our story, starting today!